
LUCAS
TM
2 Chest Compression System –
Instructions for Use
100901-00 Rev A, Valid from CO J2716 © 2014 Jolife AB
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6. Make sure that the position of the Suc-
tion Cup is correct on the patient's
chest.
If it is not, adjust the position:
a. Push
ADJUST
.
b. Release the cushion straps from the
support leg straps.
c. Adjust the Suction Cup position (as
described in the
section 5.4.2).
d. When the Suction Cup is in the correct
position, push
ACTIVE (continuous)
or
ACTIVE (30:2)
to start the
compressions again.
e. Attach the cushion strap again.
Refer
to the steps 2 to 5 above
.
5.6 Move the patient
5.6.1 Secure the patient's arms
When you move the patient, you can secure
the patient's arms with the Patient Straps on
the LUCAS. This makes it easier to move the
patient.
Caution - do not lift by the straps
Do not use the straps for lifting. The straps
are only to fixate the patient to LUCAS.
Caution - IV access
Make sure that IV access is not obstructed.
Caution - skin burns
The temperatures of the hood and battery
may rise above 118 °F / 48 °C. If hot, avoid
prolonged contact to prevent skin burns.
Remove patient hands from patient straps.
5.6.2 Prepare to lift the patient
1. Make a decision about what equipment
you will move and where to put the trans-
portation device.
2. Those at the patient's side:
a. put one hand below the claw locks
under the support leg
b. with the other hand, hold the patient's
belt, trousers or under the thigh
3. Make sure that the patient's head is
stable.
5.6.3 Lift the patient
1. Push
PAUSE
to temporarily stop the
compressions.
2. Lift and move the patient to a stretcher or
other transportation device (backboard,
vacuum mattress or similar).
3. Make sure that the Suction Cup is in the
correct position on the patient's chest.
4. Push
ACTIVE (continuous)
or
ACTIVE (30:2)
to start the compressions
again.
100901-00 Rev B, Valid from CO J3166 © 2017 Jolife AB